Sr. Engineer - Materials Science Sep 26, 2009
Employee Type: Full-Time Industry: Manufacturing Defense - Aerospace Manages Others: Not Specified Job Type: Engineering Education: Graduate Degree Experience: Not Specified Travel: Up to 25% Relocation Covered: Yes Post Date: 9/18/2009 Contact Information Ref ID: 8183 Description. Sr. Engineer - Materials Science. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Electricial Systems Engineer 5 Sep 13, 2009
Employee Type: Full-Time Industry: Environmental Manages Others: Not Specified Job Type: Information Technology Engineering Education: 4 Year Degree Experience: Greater than 15 years Post Date: 9/12/2009 Contact Information Ref ID: EGG37489 Description Interest Category: Engineering. Job Description: EGn experienced NASA/AF contractor with over 40 years of experience supporting mission critical systems for NASA and AF, the USAF, and other government agencies. (Florida Today)
Read more... Sep 11, 2009
Gordons gift to Tufts is the largest he has made to any institution, and he has now given nearly $200 million to support engineering education worldwide ... Gordon has been a strong supporter of engineering education that goes beyond traditional technological preparation, a mandate supported by a recent Carnegie Foundation report on the future of engineering education. (PNN Online)
K-12 Education Should Include Engineering, Experts Say Sep 11, 2009
10, 2009) The introduction of K-12 engineering education has the potential to improve student learning and achievement in science and mathematics, increase awareness about what engineers do and of engineering as a potential career, and boost students' technological literacy, according to a new report from the National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council ... Engineering education at the K-12 level should emphasize engineering design and a creative problem-solving process, the... (Science Daily)
Minuteman High brings tech ed Sep 11, 2009
Students in grades 5 through 8 at Florence Sawyer School are benefiting from an ambitious science, technology and engineering education program that Minuteman Career and Technical High School is bringing into the school. According to George Taliadouros, who oversees Minuteman s pre-engineering program and is also coordinator of this middle school outreach effort, the goal is to expose students of middle-school age to technology and engineering and integrate key math and science concepts. (Bolton Common, MA)
Magazine, Website Lure K-12 Students to Engineering Sep 10, 2009
Cover of the magazine for students: eGFI. (PRNewsFoto/American Society for Engineering Education) WASHINGTON, DC UNITED STATES ... (PRNewsFoto/American Society for Engineering Education) WASHINGTON, DC UNITED STATES ... org), a multi-media exploration of engineering for middle and high-school students, has just been published by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). (PR Newswire)
Silk-based optical waveguides meet biomedical needs Sep 1, 2009
Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, the School of Engineering offers a rigorous engineering education in an environment characterized by the best blending of a liberal arts college atmosphere with the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university ... It also seeks to be a leader among peer institutions in targeted areas of interdisciplinary research and education that impact the well-being of society, including bioengineering, sustainability and... (EurekAlert!)
Minuteman brings tech education to middle-schoolers Aug 25, 2009
Students in grades 5 through 8 in four communities in the Minuteman Career and Technical High district are benefiting from an ambitious science, technology and engineering education program that Minuteman is bringing into those schools ... Citing the true community involvement of all the towns involved, Taliadouros noted that they realize the importance of technology-engineering education and they want to expose middle school kids to it. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Marquette engineering dean to retire Aug 25, 2009
His compelling vision for the future of engineering education has inspired alumni, foundations and industries to support our College of Engineering in an amazing way. During his six years as dean, Jaskolski has raised more than $100 million, including more than $60 million for the planned new engineering facility; $15 million for endowed chairs in construction engineering and management, engineering design and renewable and sustainable energy; and $25 million for scholarships. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
DUI enforcement to ramp up through Labor Day Aug 20, 2009
LOADING Aug 20, 2009 - 04:05:52 CDT By BRIAN GEHRING Bismarck Tribune Through the Labor Day weekend, North Dakota motorists can expect to see a greater law enforcement presence on the highways. On Wednesday, the Department of Transportation, along with first lady Mikey Hoeven and the Highway Patrol, kicked off their annual campaign designed to reduced the number of drunken drivers on the roads. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ruiz: The Next American Economy Aug 13, 2009
Increases in science, technology, math and engineering education are needed not only so that the U.S. can regain ground ceded to our foreign counterparts in recent years, but also to ensure that a new generation of scientists, researchers, and leaders emerge with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. In mid-July, the president made great strides in this realm, unveiling a $12 billion American Graduation Initiative designed in part to produce 5 million more community college graduates by 2020. (Roll Call)
Agencies told to target money for tech projects Aug 7, 2009
Strengthening science, technology and engineering education. Improving and protecting the countrys information, communications and transportation infrastructure. (FCW.com)
Myth Of High Engineering Dropout Rate Refuted By New Study Aug 7, 2009
"Education lore has always told us that students - particularly women - drop out of undergraduate engineering programs more often than students in other fields," said Matthew Ohland, an associate professor in Purdue University's School of Engineering Education ... "These data should not give people the impression that persistence in engineering education isn't a concern. Yes, engineering retains students as well as other majors, but that might be because we pay so much attention to engineering... (Science Daily)
Maliki teams with US universities to rebuild Iraqi education Jul 27, 2009
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki greeted Iraqis studying in the US Saturday, following the announcement of a new Iraq-funded scholarship program. Courtesy of the Academy for Educational Development. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Iraq's Prime Minister Signals New Priority for Education Jul 26, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announces at AED a dramatic new initiative to modernize Iraq's higher education system. (PR Newswire)
NEW FUNDING, OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO AREA MANUFACTURERS Jul 22, 2009
ASTA was created by statute in 1983 to promote scientific research, technology development, business innovation and math, science and engineering education. Details: Visit or call 501-683-4400. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Peter Ifft Receives Coleman Medal Of Honor Jul 17, 2009
He wrote and presented abstracts for Biomedical Engineering Society and American Society for Engineering Education meetings, and he was selected to be a presenter for the Biomedical Engineering Society's Neural Microsystems Technology Session in the fall of 2008. On the mound Ifft helped the Flames win three Horizon League regular season championships, two Horizon League tournament crowns and two berths to the NCAA Regionals. (Uicflames.com)
Fresno State program introduces girls to engineering Jul 16, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
After 18 months of planning, hospital ready for relocation Jul 12, 2009
Front page news - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Quality Engineer Jul 12, 2009
Employee Type: Full-Time Employee Industry: Environmental Manages Others: Not Specified Job Type: QA - Quality Control Engineering Education: 4 Year Degree Experience: At least 7 year(s) Posted: 7/11/2009 Contact Information Ref ID: EGG36766 Description Interest Category: Quality Assurance/ Quality Control. Job Description: Under general supervision, ensures tasks, functions, operations and maintenance procedures utilized to maintain reliable systems and equipment at KSC are performing as... (Florida Today)
Electrical Systems Engineer 3 Jul 10, 2009
Employee Type: Full-Time Employee Industry: Environmental Manages Others: Not Specified Job Type: Skilled Labor - Trades Information Technology Engineering Education: 4 Year Degree Experience: Greater than 15 years Posted: 7/10/2009 Contact Information Ref ID: EGG37476 Description Interest Category: Engineering. Job Description: EGn experienced NASA/AF contractor with over 40 years of experience supporting mission critical systems for NASA and AF, the USAF, and other government agencies. (Florida Today)
$6.3 million damage award against case corp. upheld Jun 24, 2009
It supported the jury's award based on testimony that the power take off system was designed by someone who had no mechanical or design engineering education and was inexperienced in operating tractors. The designer was mistaken in thinking there was a "dead zone" that would keep the power take off from operating when the lever was positioned somewhere between full forward and full rearward, the decision stated. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Engineering Stereotypes Drive Counterproductive Practices Jun 17, 2009
It s important for organizations to get involved with engineering education, providing internships and co-op opportunities, because it allows students to see early on other images of engineering so they can see that there are images of engineers out there other than the expert loner. The study was recently published in the Academy of Management Journal. (Science Daily)
Ghana: Re-Engineering Science And Technology Education [editorial] Jun 6, 2009
Kessey that though the presence of several departments may be a stimulus for broadening the outlook and education of the individual, the conglomeration of departments at KNUST has now blurred the initial vision of its founding fathers since such departments have competed equally for resources with the original establishments of the University, to the detriment of Engineering Education. The net result is the use of obsolete equipment at the school of engineering of KNUST which is collapsing or... (allAfrica.com)
The drum major and drummer are both headed to West Point Jun 5, 2009
So his dad pointed out that the best engineering education in the world was available at West Point. And it is paid for by the government. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Nobel Laureate underscores importance of investment in basic research May 23, 2009
"Dr. Phillips' Nobel Prize-winning work is an excellent example of the type of investments ONR makes in basic research," noted Etter, who now serves as Director of the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University. "In particular, his achievements punctuate the vital importance of a long-term approach to developing future science and technologies (St are based upon solid fundamental research.". (EurekAlert!)
Public Safety RF Consultant (211813-884) May 22, 2009
Job Snapshot Location: Melbourne, FL 32901 ( ) Employee Type: Full-Time Employee Industry: Telecommunications Manages Others: No Job Type: Engineering Education: 4 Year Degree Experience: At least 5 year(s) Travel: Up to 50% Posted: 5/22/2009 Contact Information Ref ID: 211813 Description. We are seeking a talented consultant to provide technical, operational and management consulting services for our clients. (Florida Today)
Ott named to USA Today All-USA academic team May 22, 2009
Ott recently gave a presentation on the efforts of Valpo s CREATE project at the annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education s Illinois/Indiana section ... This speaks volumes for pursuing an engineering education at a small, private, church-related, comprehensive, primarily undergraduate institution. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Massport chief criticizedover dinner with contractors May 16, 2009
"The dinner has been described by its organizers as a way to raise money for engineering education and scholarships through their Engineering Center Education Trust. Massport supports the Engineering Center Education Trust with annual donations "because they provide scholarships to engineering students," Levy said.But a review of public documents filed by the Education Trust shows that a small fraction of the money it raises is spent on educational grants, and none goes directly toward... (Boston Globe)
Open Letter To All Stakeholders In Education May 14, 2009
ENGINEERING EDUCATION ON KUMASI CAMPUS ... I observe with mixed feelings the fact that the KNUST is being overcrowded with many departments or colleges, thus overshadowing particularly engineering education on the KNUST campus to the advantage of other disciplines ... of engineering education on the Kumasi campus. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cedar Falls named bike-friendly city May 8, 2009
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What's Current May 5, 2009
May Commencement Ceremonies10 a.m. ceremony - College of Nursing, College of Fine Arts and Communication, UMSL/WU Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program, School of Social Work, Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Public Policy Administration, Missouri University of Science and Technology Engineering Education Center. (8/15/07) | (4/28/08) (8/23/07) | (4/27/09). (The Current Online, MO)
UPJ engineer students take concrete canoe to national competition May 3, 2009
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown engineering students finished first in a regional competition in April and will now face approximately 20 schools in the finals, which are set for June 11-13 at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, said Brian Houston, assistant professor of civil engineering technology (Somerset Daily American, PA)
From the Shadows careers are born Apr 28, 2009
Guidance counselor Richard McKenna addresses students and business leaders at the Junior Job Shadow Day held April 1. By MAUREEN QUIRK / SPECIAL TO THE OBSERVER. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Graphene chip production advances Apr 3, 2009
(04/02/2009 6:31 PM EDT). MANHASSET, N.Y. Ohio State University researchers are developing a technique for mass production of computer chips made from graphene. (EETimes)
Mines students unveil planes, cars and a snowmobile Mar 27, 2009
"Engineering education is something that needs to be exciting and still be rigorous," said Dan Dolan, a professor of mechanical engineering and co-director of CAMP. "This is our solution.". Dolan said about 250 students have participated this year in CAMP projects, which include a race car, battery-powered snowmobile, remote-controlled aircraft and a vehicle run by chemical reaction. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Graphene circuit combines Si, GaAs functions Mar 25, 2009
(03/24/2009 2:43 PM EDT). Graphene transistors could enable complex new circuits using relatively simple architectures, according to Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers who recently demonstrated a single transistor frequency multiplier. (EETimes)
'Virtual fab' specialist names sales exec Mar 25, 2009
Virtual fab' specialist names sales exec. (03/24/2009 3:06 PM EDT). (EETimes)
Teenage Robotics Engineers Unleash Their Creations in "Lunacy" Battles [Slide Show] Mar 24, 2009
FIRST, which was founded in 1992 by (inventor of the two-wheeled Segway transporter), has boosted science and engineering education in schools. According to a 2005 study by Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. (Scientific American)
From Anchorage to Barcelona to Champaign... Mar 21, 2009
" Looking back at it, though, I probably realized that while I liked the engineering education, I would have been working at a cubicle and on part of some chip or on a defense contract. I was more of a people person.". Miller worked alongside Liskeyvich for ten years, serving first as technical coordinator, then as offensive coordinator. (Fightingillini.com)
SAC, Kettering ink engineering partnership Mar 18, 2009
This partnership creates a collaborative model for a new concept in engineering education, says SAC President Robert E. Zeigler. The joint efforts of community colleges and four-year institutions will produce adaptable industry-ready engineers for the unpredictable 21st century economy. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Student-designed Device Provides New Way To Track Calorie Burning Mar 17, 2009
It s a terrific opportunity to promote what I believe in engineering education. Chaddick said. (Science Daily)
Stainless steel replaces platinum in hydrogen producing microbial electrolysis cells Mar 14, 2009
The American Society of Engineering Education, the National Water Research Institute and the National Science Foundation funded this work. . (EurekAlert!)
The good news from the front lines Mar 14, 2009
Science and engineering education and the research that flows from it have richly blessed us as a nation since the 1940s ... I've spent my life in and around major universities, and the clear good news is that college-level science and engineering education is an American powerhouse that is getting stronger. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dr. Wiley Larson co-authors paper on the role of systems engineers in the aerospace industry Mar 13, 2009
The School of Systems and Enterprises (SSE) is the largest provider of Systems Engineering education and research to the U.S. federal government and defense-related industries worldwide. Utilizing an Open Academic Model, the School emphasizes global partnerships with industry, government, and academia, to provide highly relevant and rigorous degree programs. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Is Taiwan DRAM venture already falling apart? Mar 12, 2009
com - Is Taiwan DRAM venture already falling apart. Is Taiwan DRAM venture already falling apart. (EETimes)
Analyst: DSPs now driving the semis industry Mar 10, 2009
(03/09/2009 6:26 AM EDT). LONDON The Digital Signal Processor sector is continuing to lose its identity as a separate chip class, and DSPs have actually become the driver for the entire semiconductor industry, according to an analyst who has long tracked the sector. (EETimes)
Rudolph claims legal victory over Camtek Mar 7, 2009
(03/06/2009 11:42 AM EST). -- Rudolph Technologies Inc. claims that it has gained a favorable verdict in its patent infringement suit against an Israeli manufacturer, Camtek Ltd., over scan wafer inspection technology. (EETimes)
Obama budget request targets technology R&D, education Feb 27, 2009
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama's fiscal 2010 budget request includes more than $26 billion for Energy Department programs, new Commerce Department funding for technology innovation and other competitiveness initiatives and a 16 percent increase in the budget for the National Science Foundation NSF) for engineering education and "high-risk" research. The Obama administration's first budget blueprint released on Thursday (Feb. (EETimes)
Molecular Imprints is upbeat about 2009 Feb 26, 2009
Page 1 of 2 (02/24/2009 7:21 PM EST). -- Bucking the trend in the slumping equipment industry, Molecular Imprints Inc. (MII) is expected to grow and hire in 2009. (EETimes)
IDC: IC market to fall 22 percent Feb 26, 2009
(02/25/2009 9:46 AM EST). -- Another gloomy IC forecast: Following a revenue decline of 2 percent in 2008, IDC expects the chip market will fall by 22 percent in 2009. (EETimes)
Cyclists line up eastbound on Duval Mine Road on Saturday during a round trip that started at the University of Arizona. Photo by Scott Taras/Special to the Green Valley News Feb 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Edition. Green Valley-Sahuarita recognized for cycling safety. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Age bar in law schools soon Feb 24, 2009
Law education must be on par with medical and engineering education. . (India Times, India -- Community News)
Intel sees more hurdles in EUV litho Feb 23, 2009
Page 1 of 2 (02/23/2009 1:08 AM EST). -- A lack of mask inspection gear for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography threatens the future viability of EUV in the market, warned a top technologist at Intel Corp.. (EETimes)
Mayors to talk sustainable cities Feb 21, 2009
Mayors to collaborate on worlds sustainable cities - Houston Business Journal. for free extra services. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
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Lee-Chin credits his engineering education for giving him the intellectual tools to be analytical and keep problems in context. 5. (Globe and Mail)
LCD equipment market to fall 41% Feb 20, 2009
com - LCD equipment market to fall 41. LCD equipment market to fall 41. (EETimes)
Green Valley recognized for excellence in bicycle safety Feb 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009 Edition. Published: Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:28 AM MST In some areas of the county, motorists and bicyclists share a contentious relationship with regard to roadway access. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Ultra Clean cuts jobs, closes plants Feb 18, 2009
(02/17/2009 5:26 PM EST). -- Ultra Clean Holdings Inc. has cut more jobs and closed plants amid losses. (EETimes)
LTX-Credence cuts guidance Feb 13, 2009
(02/11/2009 5:46 PM EST). SAN FRANCISCO Automated test equipment vendor LTX-Credence Corp. said Wednesday (Feb. (EETimes)
Veeco cuts 26% of jobs as Q4 loss widens Feb 10, 2009
(02/09/2009 5:26 PM EST). SAN FRANCISCO Metrology and process equipment tool vendor Veeco Instruments Inc. embarked on a restructuring program including the elimination of 26 percent of its total jobs during the fourth quarter of 2008, the company said Monday (Feb. (EETimes)
ESilicon CEO sees new ASIC landscape Feb 10, 2009
Page 1 of 3 (02/08/2009 6:55 PM EST). -- The current IC downturn has already taken its toll on the semiconductor industry in 2009. (EETimes)
Three enablers to drive IC innovation Feb 10, 2009
(02/08/2009 5:00 PM EST). -- Tired of the doom and gloom in the marketplace. (EETimes)
Feedback: How to improve engineering education Feb 7, 2009
Regarding your recent article, I believe the changes that James Plummer Dean of Engineering at Stanford University suggested are not the direction the engineering education should go in the U.S.. As a working engineer for over 20 years, I have seen the impact of the strengths and weaknesses of engineering education on the work that is done ... I believe the rigor of engineering education should not be reduced in order to increase the number of engineers. (EETimes)
Cohu posts loss; will cut jobs Feb 7, 2009
(02/05/2009 7:35 PM EST). SAN FRANCISCO IC test handler provider Cohu Inc. said Thursday (Feb. (EETimes)
